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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Progressing to Venous Sinus Thrombosis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Stroke
We describe a young woman with typical IIH who underwent lumbar puncture and was treated with a short course of high-dose corticosteroids followed by acetazolamide. She subsequently developed CVST, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and stroke. Risk factors that may have resulted in CVST are discussed.
Source: Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology - February 21, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Clinical Observation Source Type: research

European Stroke Organization guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of cerebral venous thrombosis – endorsed by the European Academy of Neurology
ConclusionsMulticentre observational and experimental studies are needed to increase the level of evidence supporting recommendations on the diagnosis and management of CVT.
Source: European Journal of Neurology - August 20, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: J. M. Ferro, M. ‐G. Bousser, P. Canhão, J. M. Coutinho, I. Crassard, F. Dentali, M. Minno, A. Maino, I. Martinelli, F. Masuhr, D. Aguiar de Sousa, J. Stam, Tags: Guidelines Source Type: research